TEKsystems
Title:
Entry Level Data Center Technician
Company:
TEKsystems
Location:
Altoona, Iowa
Employment Type:
Contract
Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including pulling cable and fiber, learning color codes, punching down and terminating fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and building server racks.
Key Responsibilities
Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
Suspend and support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
Terminate low‑voltage devices
Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays
Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks
Preferred Background
Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
Trade school graduates seeking practical experience
Additional Qualifications
Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $19.00 – $24.00/hr.
Benefits available (subject to eligibility and program terms):
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Experience Level:
Entry‑Level
Application deadline: anticipated to close on January 9, 2026.
About TEKsystems: We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
TEKsystems is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Entry Level Data Center Technician
Company:
TEKsystems
Location:
Altoona, Iowa
Employment Type:
Contract
Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including pulling cable and fiber, learning color codes, punching down and terminating fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and building server racks.
Key Responsibilities
Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
Suspend and support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
Terminate low‑voltage devices
Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays
Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks
Preferred Background
Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
Trade school graduates seeking practical experience
Additional Qualifications
Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $19.00 – $24.00/hr.
Benefits available (subject to eligibility and program terms):
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Experience Level:
Entry‑Level
Application deadline: anticipated to close on January 9, 2026.
About TEKsystems: We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
TEKsystems is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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